Can You Drift in the Rain? Yes — and It Is Better Than You Think
By Dmitrii McCarthy
Can you drift in the rain? Yes — and it is better than you think
This article is currently available in Spanish. A native English version is coming soon. Quick summary: classes run in ANY weather — and wet asphalt is actually the better classroom. Rain lowers grip everywhere, so the slide starts at lower speed, mistakes are gentler (a wet spin is a slow float, not a whiplash), tyres and the car suffer less so you get more attempts per class, and the counter-steering "click" usually arrives sooner. Driving schools worldwide wet their tracks on purpose with water trucks; rain does it for free. The class format stays identical: private track near Buenos Aires, 1-on-1 instructor, the school's locked-diff BMW E36, helmet and everything included — just bring a hooded jacket. Instead of smoke you throw up walls of water, which makes for rally-style videos. Need to move the date anyway? Free with 48 hours notice; with less, the payment stays reserved to rebook within 30 days. Classes from $300 USD.
Full details in the Spanish version or message us on WhatsApp at +54 9 11 6833-3342.
Frequently asked questions
Is the drift class cancelled if it rains?
No — classes run in any weather. Even better: drifting in the wet is easier and more fun, so rain works in favour of your learning, not against it.
Is drifting in the rain more dangerous?
Quite the opposite: in the wet everything happens at lower speed with gentler reactions — a spin is a slow float, not a whiplash. Add a private track with no traffic and a 1-on-1 instructor, and it is one of the most forgiving learning environments there is.
Do you learn less in a rainy class?
You learn faster: the slide appears at lower speed, mistakes cost less and you get more attempts per class because the tyres suffer less. There is a reason driving schools wet their tracks on purpose when it does not rain.
What should I wear to a drift class in the rain?
A hooded or waterproof jacket and comfortable non-slip shoes — just for walking around the paddock. The helmet and everything in the car are included, and inside the car you stay dry.
Can I move my class date if I prefer a sunny day?
Yes: moving the date is free with 48 hours notice, and your payment carries over in full to the new date. With less than 48 hours notice, the payment stays reserved to rebook within the following 30 days. Everything is arranged over WhatsApp.
Book your drift class
1-on-1 instructor in a BMW E36 RWD, closed track, from $300 USD. No experience needed — we sort everything out on WhatsApp.
By Dmitrii McCarthy